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RV63 DCZ

2013 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,014 mi
Last recorded58,014 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV63 DCZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 58,014 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 57,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective Washer missing (1.7.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2016 44,622 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 44,402 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function BENT (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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RV63 DCZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV63 DCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV63 DCZ registered?

RV63 DCZ is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is RV63 DCZ safe to buy?

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